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With the likes of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Crackle, and a cacophony of other streaming services all offering instant access to the latest shows with the press of a button, the ancient art of buying and using a box set by physically placing disc after disc into a machine sounds practically medieval at this point. But box sets aren’t quite dead yet. You can never guarantee that your favourite show will stay on Netflix for the entire time you’re watching it, for instance, but the physical disc lasts forever... unless you count its slow but inevitable degradation into a pile of dust, that is. Plus, box sets offer an opportunity for studios to get creative, packaging hours of viewing content into unique cases that range from the majestic to the downright bonkers. Some, though… some are just so crazy and ridiculous that you simply have to own them, even if it’s unlikely that you’ll ever watch them again. Here’s our pickings of the best TV box … [Read more...] about The best collector’s edition box sets that every TV binger should own, from Game of Thrones statues to Breaking Bad cooking wear

If you flipped on Netflix at all this holiday season you no doubt noticed the novel new documentary series, The Toys That Made Us. The eight-part documentary series covers the secret history of the world’s most important toy lines, including G.I. Joe, Barbie and Star Wars. Polygon sat down with series creator Brian Volk-Weiss to preview the final four episodes, and talk about the work that went into pulling it all off. What makes Volk-Weiss’ show such interesting television are the first-hand accounts used to tell the story. The format isn’t something as tawdry as a cavalcade of B-list celebrities telling us about their favorite He-Man figures while old commercials roll in the background. His team of researchers and producers spent years running down the artists, designers and executives who created and marketed these products and put them in front of the camera. If you only watch one episode, make it the first one covering Star Wars. In it, the team sits down with … [Read more...] about The Toys That Made Us season two will feature Lego, Star Trek and more

“What is Space Fleet? ... It’s a belief system, founded on the very best of human nature. It is a goal for us to strive towards for the betterment of the universe, for the betterment of life itself. And you … are fucking that up!” So thunders “Captain” Robert Daly to his captive audience, composed of real people trapped in a Star Trek-like virtual reality sim of his design, all based on his favorite sci-fi show, Space Fleet. They are perfect digital duplicates of Daly’s boss and coworkers at his gaming studio, recreated in-game with DNA Daly harvested from their real-world rubbish. They’re also fully conscious of everything that’s happening to them in this fantasy universe. Daly is the “asshole god” of this virtual world, and his word is law. This episode, surely one of Black Mirror’s best, is a towering allegory about how fandom becomes a nightmare when used to express abusive entitlement. Daly’s sentient … [Read more...] about Black Mirror’s ‘USS Callister’ filters toxic fandom through Star Trek

"I can't help thinking that, somewhere in the universe, there has to be something better than man."Captured, beaten, and forced into a labour camp by the Japanese army in 1943, French writer Pierre Boulle relived his harrowing experiences for the rest of his life, first exorcising them in his gruelling war novel The Bridge Over the River Kwai (1952) before turning to science-fiction in 1963 with Planet of the Apes. A dark allegory about inhumanity, in which a trio of humans explore a planet orbiting the star Betelgeuse, which is populated by intelligent apes, the book launched one of the biggest franchises ever made. Spanning five decades, nine movies, two TV series, hundreds of comics, and a headscratcher of a timeline, Planet of the Apes became the rebel child of mainstream sci-fi, each new chapter defining and reflecting controversial developments in US social politics. While the franchise’s main gambit – reminding us of our inability to stop treating each … [Read more...] about The evolution of Planet of the Apes, from book to big screen

It’s clear that BioWare intended to create a new franchise from the word go, and so far it’s been a rousing success. If thousands of fans can get riled up over the color of FemShep’s hairdo or an inaccurate rendering of Liara’s lady bits (it’s not what you think – sci-fi fans are being downright chivalrous here) you know you’ve got a passionate fanbase on your hands.The grown-up nature of Mass Effect isn’t lost on gamers ready for a more mature experience. While Mass Effect 2 toned down some of the suggestive themes and language of the original, the more modern sensibility is still greatly appreciated. Star Trek has been mostly candy-coated since Deep Space 9, and the M rating of the games is used sparingly and effectively in a way that only adds to its appeal for serious sci-fi fans.Take a gander at the Mass Effect wiki – but not if you’ve got work to do. … [Read more...] about ‘Mass Effect’ Isn’t Just The New Star Trek – It’s Better

There’s been some consternation over Star Trek Discovery, Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman’s new Star Trek prequel series, since it hit. It’s objectively a good show. A great one, in fact. But the debate continues over just how Star Trek it actually is. There are recognisably shaped starships, and warp drives powered by dilithium. There is a Federation of planets, eager, and optimistic to explore the universe and learn. There are Klingons, who are not fans of that Federation in the slightest bit. That’s all very Star Trek indeed. But Discovery is also dark, bloody, and has us explore the Federation via a warship filled with jerks. There is no sign here of the traditional science-and-exploration vessel chock-full of loveable, mis-matched goofs (who make up a winsome adoptive space-family not despite their differences, But Because Of Them™). It’s mainly war. And darkness. And people you wouldn’t want to be friends with if you were desperate. … [Read more...] about Star Trek Discovery is still Star Trek. It’s just swapped idealism for realism, because that’s what we need right now

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellu is a bit of a placeholder episode for Star Trek Discovery thanks to a self contained story with no larger ramifications other than to set up the mid-season finale. That said, it poses plenty of interesting questions with new aliens, some interesting character developments, and finally an answer on what makes Saru’s spider sense tingle. For an in-depth verdict on episode 8 check out our review, but if you're looking for a deeper dive into the episode's plot points, keep on reading. Spoilers to follow.1. What does the episode title Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum mean? It’s a famous Latin phrase that means “If you want peace, prepare for war”, which seems to tie into this episode’s themes - the planet’s implicit harmony, along with Saru’s discovery of peace for the first time, and how it nearly derails the war effort. It could also sum up the entire season to date, with Discovery's role as some sort of warrior science … [Read more...] about 11 questions I have after watching Star Trek Discovery episode 8 Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellu

Star Trek Discovery has officially landed on CBS in the US and Netflix in the UK and now we’ve recovered from the explosive premiere it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. There’s A LOT of info to take in from the first two episodes, including new characters, new races, and new enemies, and it’s left us with more than a few questions about what’s going to happen next. How will Burnham join the U.S.S Discovery? Why was she adopted by Sarek after her parents died? And what was that prophecy of the Light of Kahless all about? I attempt to answer all this and more below, and if you haven’t seen the premiere yet, go away now because there are major spoilers to follow.Read more: The 20 best Star Trek episodes ever1. Why did that Klingon noble NOT want to be the torchbearer?After Burnham ‘accidentally’ killed Klingon warrior Rejac, T'Kuvma called for his brother to become the new torchbearer and light the beacon. The only problem was, his … [Read more...] about 9 questions I have after watching the Star Trek Discovery premiere

Physicists in the Netherlands have, for the first time, demonstrated the feasibility of teleportation. An experiment at Delft University of Technology, under the supervision of Ronald Hanson, the scientists were able to send data from one quantum particle to another particle at a distance of roughly three meters. They were able to repeat this experiment with a 100% success rate on numerous other occasions. Samsung Teaming Up With Oculus Rift Now, before we all start investing in transporter technology start-ups, this was more of trial run to demonstrate that such a process was possible. Nothing in the laws of physics prevents the teleportation of large objects, including humans, according to Professor Hanson. The scientists are relying on the scientific notion of 'quantum entanglement' which in laymen's terms means that when two particles carry the same information, such as in this experiment's case a 'spin', then those particles can be affected, due to their merged … [Read more...] about A ‘Star Trek’ Transporter? Scientists Teleport Particles A Short Distance

On Aug. 18, 2016 at GamesCom, Ubisoft announced the launch dates for its upcoming virtual reality (VR) games, namely "Eagle Flight," "Star Trek: Bridge Crew" and "Werewolves Within." Furthermore, "Trackmania Turbo," the arcade racing title, is also bound to get a free patch on PlayStation VR, which will provide virtual reality support. "Eagle Flight" was created by the FunHouse division of Ubisoft Montreal, and was announced to arrive on October 18 for Oculus Rift. The game will also have a PlayStation VR version, which will become available on November 8, and an HTC Vive version, which will launch on December 20. The Ubisoft VR game "Eagle Flight" will have gamers take on the role of an eagle, flying over Paris after humans no longer live there. TheUbisoft VR game includes a single-player and multiplayer mode, the latter in the "Capture the Prey" mode. GameSpot noted that the Ubisoft VR game "Star Trek: Bridge Crew" is a licensed title, created by Red Storm Entertainment of … [Read more...] about Ubisoft VR Games Release Dates, News & Update: ‘Eagle Flight’ Kicks Off Virtual Reality Roster; ‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew’ Coming